The AAVF wishes to express our condolences on the passing of FDNY Capt. John T.Vigiano, Rtd., and our sympathies to his family, friends and extended family of the FDNY. You now join your sons in Heaven, may you rest in peace, Brother! Semper Fi!

The AAVF wishes to express our condolences on the passing of FDNY AC Ron Spadafora and our sympathies go out to his family,friends and extended family in the FDNY. Chief, you were an inspiration to all of us in the fire service community. Rest in…

The wake for FDNY Assistant Chief Ron Spadafora will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday at the Franklin E. Campbell Funeral Chapel at 1076 Madison Avenue Manhattan, NY 10028 Then on Friday, June 29th at 1100 hours…See More

Funeral services for FF/EMT LT. Andrew "Drew" Hughes Hill of Red Bank VFD who was murdered on May 27, are scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, at the Calvary Baptist Church 23 River St Red Bank, NJ 077019 to 11 a.m.: Viewing9:30 to 10 a.m.: Fire…See More

The AAVF wishes to express our condolences on the passing of FF/EMT LT. Andrew "Drew" Hughes Hill of Westside Hose Co., Red Bank FA & Rescue Sqd. and Seabright FD, to his family, friends and extended family in the first responder community. You…

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I was a 9/11 volunteer with NYC Transit. I am presently a volunteer firefighter with the Assn. Aux - Vol Firefighters in West Lawrence, NY, with the rank of Deputy Chief, on a disaster response team. I also volunteer, with the following organizations: NYC Medical Reserve Corps and Red Rover Responders.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

After volunteering at Ground Zero on the pile, I felt that I needed to do more to help out the next time another disaster occurs. I then became involved in disaster response as a volunteer with several organizations. In 2008, I joined the fire service. I am grateful, that I am able to serve those in their time of need and give back to the community.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love being a part of the fire service, because it is truly a brotherhood, proud in tradition, and always there to serve.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Top issues that I feel are facing responders in the volunteer fire service are, recruitment and retention. Also the lack of funding for updated equipment, supplies and training is especially hard, on smaller departments.

Alvin Gonzalez's Blog

This month of March 2018 has been a very hard month for us in the fire service. We have lost several of our brothers and sister through out the country. We pause to remember them, FL Hollywood FD FF Daryel Richards, GA Cobb County FD FF Stacey L. Boulware,…